Author: Oliver

Posted on 26 April, 2024

First ever Beyond Bath talk – 1st May

The first ever Beyond Bath talk is happening on Wednesday 1 May at 4/5 Chapel Row, Bath. This free-to-attend event is aimed at sharing powerful and insightful stories about migration and those it affects.

This is the first in what will be a series of events designed to raise awareness of the realities beyond our borders, through authentic and inspiring stories of migrants, refugees, activists and change-makers working towards a more inclusive society.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share motivations, and build community. Let’s embark on a journey together to reimagine the narrative of migration

Our panellists are:

  • Andrea Dos Anjos, Beyond Bath lead for Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR)
  • Mir Abdullah Miri, an educational researcher and supported by BWR since he arrived in Bath
  • Alexandra Chapman, chair of trustees of Ethiopiaid UK, an organisation that raises funds for local Ethiopian charities to transform lives and achieve lasting change
  • And a BWR member who will talk about the invaluable work the charity does.

Secure your spot now and be part of this impactful conversation

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-bath-powerful-stories-of-migration-tickets-884044209027

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Photography competition – keep an eye out for the winners

We’re helping to promote a photography competition for Freedom From Torture (www.freedomphotocompetition.co.uk) – keep a look out for the winners of this who will be seen in Bath’s 44AD art space from 14-16 June. 

The deadline to enter the competition was extended to Sunday 28 April.

As the organisers say: “Everyone should be able to live in freedom. Yet today there are 110 million people forcibly displaced worldwide. Each person, with their own hopes, fears and dreams, has been forced to flee from violence, conflict and persecution, leaving their homes, communities or countries behind. 

“We’re inviting you to explore the word ‘freedom’ by taking part in this open photography competition to fundraise for Freedom from Torture, a charity which supports refugee survivors of torture in the UK.”

A selection of the photographs will be made for exhibition and a winner in each age group and a number of runner-ups will be decided by a professional jury made up of eminent photographers Kolbassia Haoussou MBE, Aisha Olamide Seriki and director of Panos Pictures Adrian Evans. Winners in each category will be awarded prize money and a longlist of entries will be published in our digital gallery. 

The photos will be displayed at the following prestigious galleries:
The Velorose Gallery (London): 17th-29th June 2024
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography (Glasgow): 17th-23rd June 2024
44AD artspace (Bath): 14th-16th June 2024

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Posted on 25 April, 2024

Boutique sale to raise funds – Thurs 2 May

A fantastic BWR pre-loved Boutique Sale is on next Thursday, 2nd May in Combe Down. Please come along, find a fashionable bargain and contribute to a fantastic cause!

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Posted on 22 April, 2024

Volunteers needed for Off The Record

Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset is running a volunteer independent visitor service and is looking for long term befrienders to children/young people aged 5-18 looked after in foster care.  

Each volunteer is matched with one young person and takes them out for an activity once a month. 

All applicants welcome. Visit https://www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk/volunteer for more information.

Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) improves the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. OTR provides a range of free services for anyone aged 10-25 living, working or studying in BaNES, including counselling, listening support, youth participation, advocacy, support for care leavers and a LGBTQ+ focused youth group.

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